The following is a summary of the NTA proposals to keep NUSD competitive with other districts in the region

March 18th was our first bargaining session after sunshining in January/February. Below are the key proposals to the articles presented and the rationale supporting the needs for certificated personnel.

Article:

Key Proposals

NTA Rationale

Article I- Agreement

One year agreement was proposed

MOU documents attached in appendices

NTA will continue to gather information on current and proposed changes to working conditions. Bargaining language will then be proposed.

The NTA Special Education Task Force recommendations are to be reviewed in Spring 2020. This will inform future negotiations

Article V- Hours

Collaboration time to be teacher/department directed

Compensation for lack of substitutes in elementary.

Duty every other week

Early release MOU presented for collaboration on Wed. TK-5/TK-8 schools

Clarify minimum vs early release day.

Provide support for teachers who must prepare and supply lessons and activities for additional students.

Provide more teacher directed collaboration time with an early release schedule for TK-5/TK-8 schools on par with other districts in the region.

Provide additional time for teachers to collaborate on best practices and to support new teachers in practice

Article IV- Salary

Seven (7%) increase on all salary schedules

Compress longevity (pay increase) steps to get to them sooner

Remove and compress Column 0 into Column 1 on salary schedule

Move Natomas Unified out of the bottom of the pack compared with all other districts in our area.

All bargaining unit members deserve an increase in salary

Be competitive with other district pay schedules.

Create incentives to retain experienced teachers.

Increase lifetime earnings for all

Article VI- Health and Benefits

Increased monthly district contribution of:

$25/single; $50/emp + 1 $75/family

Provide individuals and families relief for the ever increasing cost of health care.